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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 135 - Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E135

    Actor Tyler Perry; actor Miles Teller; Lucinda Williams performs with The Roots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 9 Episode 128 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Sydney Sweeney, Father John Misty
    8.8/10(40 votes)

    S9:E128

    Jimmy challenges Sydney Sweeney and Benedict Cumberbatch to a competitive game of Charades before catching up with them and enjoying a musical performance from Father John Misty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 11 Episode 46 - Hugh Grant, Sydney Sweeney, Tate McRae
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    S11:E46

    Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters before speaking with guests Hugh Grant and Sydney Sweeney and welcoming Tate McRae for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 120 - Sydney Sweeney, Andrew Rannells & Nick Kroll, Liz Glazer
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    S12:E120

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Donald Trump and Elon Musk battling it out online, before speaking with Sydney Sweeney, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll and welcoming Liz Glazer for a stand-up comedy performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Smith, U2
    8.5/10(143 votes)

    S1:E1

    Actor Will Smith; U2 performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 36 - Amanda Seyfried, Reba McEntire, Kon Knueppel, Of Monsters and Men
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S13:E36

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump spamming Truth Social with 160 posts and the return of Trump Vodka before speaking with guests Amanda Seyfried, Reba McEntire and Kon Knueppel and welcoming musical guest Of Monsters and Men.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 94 - Kevin Bacon, Amanda Peet, Louis McCartney, Preacher Lawson
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S12:E94

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's tariffs threatening to tank the economy, before speaking with Kevin Bacon, Amanda Peet and Louis McCartney and welcoming Preacher Lawson for a stand-up comedy performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 132 - David Corenswet, Lewis Capaldi
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S12:E132

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump losing control over his MAGA members amidst Epstein file contradictions, before speaking with David Corenswet and Lewis Capaldi and welcoming Capaldi for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 133 - Russell Wilson, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, Christopher Briney, Clipse
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S12:E133

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's supporters burning their MAGA hats, before speaking with Russell Wilson, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney and welcoming Clipse for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 3 - Bradley Cooper, Tim McGraw
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    S1:E3

    Actor Bradley Cooper; Tim McGraw performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  11. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 4 - Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    S1:E4

    First lady Michelle Obama; actor Will Ferrell; Arcade Fire performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 6 - Reese Witherspoon, Fred Armisen, Rick Ross
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    S1:E6

    Actress Reese Witherspoon; actor Fred Armisen; Rick Ross performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  13. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 7 - Paul Rudd, Shaquille O'Neal
    7.2/10(52 votes)

    S1:E7

    Actor Paul Rudd; retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal; comic Hannibal Buress.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 2 Episode 74 - U2
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    S2:E74

    U2 performs

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 2 Episode 88 - John Cusack, Chita Rivera, Ricky Martin
    7.2/10(61 votes)

    S2:E88

    Actor John Cusack; actress Chita Rivera; Ricky Martin performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 2 Episode 91 - Denis Leary, Molly Shannon, Kacey Musgraves
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    S2:E91

    Actor Denis Leary; actress Molly Shannon; Kacey Musgraves performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 3 Episode 96 - Liam Hemsworth, Nick Jonas
    7.2/10(50 votes)

    S3:E96

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 11 Episode 26 - Jung Kook, Please Don't Destroy
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    S11:E26

    Jimmy takes a moment to highlight some Tonight Show sponsors before speaking with guests Jung Kook and Please Don't Destroy and welcoming Jung Kook for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 Episode 111 - Salma Hayek Pinault, Mel B, Amyl and the Sniffers
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S12:E111

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being escorted by Cybertrucks after landing in Qatar, before speaking with Salma Hayek Pinault and Mel B and welcoming Amyl and The Sniffers for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 2 - Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    S1:E2

    Comic Jerry Seinfeld; actress Kristen Wiig; Lady Gaga performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  21. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 5 - Justin Timberlake
    7.1/10(95 votes)

    S1:E5

    Actor Justin Timberlake.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  22. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 9 - Denzel Washington, Shaun White, Sara Bareilles
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    S1:E9

    Actor Denzel Washington; snowboarder Shaun White; Sara Bareilles performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  23. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Randy Newman
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    S1:E11

    Actress Tina Fey; Randy Newman performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  24. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 15 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    S1:E15

    TV host Stephen Colbert; actress Keri Russell; Broken Bells perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  25. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 16 - Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, Demi Lovato
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    S1:E16

    Actress Kristen Bell; TV host Steve Harvey; Demi Lovato performs with the Roots; Bobby McFerrin performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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Best Episodes Summary

"Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2014. This episode scored 1.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Benedict Cumberbatch, Sydney Sweeney, Father John Misty".